Comments on: How I Lost the Weight http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main (It's a long story.) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:13:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Pat "Mo" Daley http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-10350 Pat "Mo" Daley Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:36:26 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-10350 Carrie, Kathy W. gave me your blog site. Its intelligent, fun, and honest. Not sure you remember me at all, but I marched in the Pride as a tuba player. I was talking to Kathy about doing a race called Warrior Dash, and have a plan to get me there (8 months away). The plan was Couch to 5k. Also, I had signed up for Sparks a couple weeks ago. I see what you have done, and am inspired by it. I wish you the best on your weigh management and will get back in touch with you as to how I am doing with the program. Carrie,

Kathy W. gave me your blog site. Its intelligent, fun, and honest. Not sure you remember me at all, but I marched in the Pride as a tuba player. I was talking to Kathy about doing a race called Warrior Dash, and have a plan to get me there (8 months away). The plan was Couch to 5k. Also, I had signed up for Sparks a couple weeks ago. I see what you have done, and am inspired by it. I wish you the best on your weigh management and will get back in touch with you as to how I am doing with the program.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-8805 Carrie Mon, 24 May 2010 12:37:18 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-8805 Either. Both. :-) I don't like the term "diet" as it applies to the idea of widespread deprivation, but it's a wise idea to examine what you're putting into your body for fuel, certainly. Most of us are overfueling for the tasks we're requiring of ourselves, and we're using "dirty gas," so to speak. And you don't need a gym, but pushing your body to see what it can do is a hugely rewarding thing, even just done for itself and not for weight loss. If I never lost a pound from running, I'd still have done it, simply because of how much <em>better</em> I feel as a runner than I ever did before. But, yes, certainly it's a wise idea to combine exercise with more thoughtful eating when trying to lose weight. Either. Both. :-) I don’t like the term “diet” as it applies to the idea of widespread deprivation, but it’s a wise idea to examine what you’re putting into your body for fuel, certainly. Most of us are overfueling for the tasks we’re requiring of ourselves, and we’re using “dirty gas,” so to speak. And you don’t need a gym, but pushing your body to see what it can do is a hugely rewarding thing, even just done for itself and not for weight loss. If I never lost a pound from running, I’d still have done it, simply because of how much better I feel as a runner than I ever did before. But, yes, certainly it’s a wise idea to combine exercise with more thoughtful eating when trying to lose weight.

]]> By: Club Penguin http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-8789 Club Penguin Fri, 21 May 2010 22:31:33 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-8789 Would you suggest that I go to the gym or diet to lose weight? Would you suggest that I go to the gym or diet to lose weight?

]]> By: Carrie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-8614 Carrie Sun, 02 May 2010 21:37:04 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-8614 Now, that I don't know, though I know I've heard some folks talking about doing it. Good luck! :-) Now, that I don’t know, though I know I’ve heard some folks talking about doing it. Good luck! :-)

]]> By: hilda http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-8612 hilda Sun, 02 May 2010 21:23:19 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-8612 Question...I have an ipod nano & would love to run while listening to my music and a C25K app. Anyone have a place I can download that from? thanks! Question…I have an ipod nano & would love to run while listening to my music and a C25K app. Anyone have a place I can download that from? thanks!

]]> By: hilda http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-8611 hilda Sun, 02 May 2010 21:12:41 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-8611 Congrats on your wonderful weight loss and life changing, accomplishment!! What wonderful changes you have made and I'm sure bad habits you have overcome. As someone recently posted, you have broken out of the "prison of obesity". I SO agree with this. I SO want & need to do this as well!!! I was introduced to C25K last year and did it successfully for 3 months, never having been a runner before. I was amazed I was actually beginning to run! It was especially good for me mentally as well as physically. Then Christmas season came & in January my dad passed away & I stopped my C25K routine through this very stressful time. I started back this week! I want to stick with it this time and finally lose the close to 100 lbs. I need to lose! THANKS & again CONGRATS!!! Congrats on your wonderful weight loss and life changing, accomplishment!! What wonderful changes you have made and I’m sure bad habits you have overcome. As someone recently posted, you have broken out of the “prison of obesity”. I SO agree with this. I SO want & need to do this as well!!! I was introduced to C25K last year and did it successfully for 3 months, never having been a runner before. I was amazed I was actually beginning to run! It was especially good for me mentally as well as physically. Then Christmas season came & in January my dad passed away & I stopped my C25K routine through this very stressful time. I started back this week! I want to stick with it this time and finally lose the close to 100 lbs. I need to lose! THANKS & again CONGRATS!!!

]]> By: Jeni D. http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-8148 Jeni D. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:02:44 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-8148 Found your blog through a friend of a friend. Thank you for posting your progress, I really appreciate reading your journey. I started C25K in January, and I'm 4 runs from graduation. Started off as someone who was 35 years old, 300+lbs, and now I'm 20 lbs lighter and running almost 30 minutes continuously. I haven't really noticed a shape in my body yet but I'm so addicted to the running itself, I can't see how I would stop at this point. BUT I'M RUNNING! Anyway, I just wanted to post and say "Thank you" for being such a great motivator. Found your blog through a friend of a friend. Thank you for posting your progress, I really appreciate reading your journey. I started C25K in January, and I’m 4 runs from graduation. Started off as someone who was 35 years old, 300+lbs, and now I’m 20 lbs lighter and running almost 30 minutes continuously. I haven’t really noticed a shape in my body yet but I’m so addicted to the running itself, I can’t see how I would stop at this point. BUT I’M RUNNING!

Anyway, I just wanted to post and say “Thank you” for being such a great motivator.

]]> By: Running Betty http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-7556 Running Betty Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:56:14 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-7556 I've had to learn that carbs are not evil, but white carbs may be. THus 100% whle wheat bread, long grain rice, quinoa, carrots, etc are carbs - but help me get energy. Whereas bagels, white bread, white pasta, white rice, and you can buy in a box with sugar in the first 3 ingredients is probably a bad carb and going to make me gain weight. I’ve had to learn that carbs are not evil, but white carbs may be. THus 100% whle wheat bread, long grain rice, quinoa, carrots, etc are carbs – but help me get energy. Whereas bagels, white bread, white pasta, white rice, and you can buy in a box with sugar in the first 3 ingredients is probably a bad carb and going to make me gain weight.

]]> By: ashley http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-5855 ashley Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:24:48 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-5855 Time for me to change my sugar-laden ways (weighs?). I've just seen a new GYN. I'm between 30 and 50 pounds overweight. And my blood pressure is high: 139/90. Time for me to change my sugar-laden ways (weighs?).

I’ve just seen a new GYN. I’m between 30 and 50 pounds overweight. And my blood pressure is high: 139/90.

]]> By: absinthe http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-5290 absinthe Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:27:29 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-5290 I came across your website oh so many years ago...your first son was just a baby at the time. I occasionally checked back in to read your blog, but haven't for the past few years. Just tonight I remembered I used to like reading your blog, and discovered that ever so much has been going on in your life! You look fantastic! I am so happy for you that you have escaped the prison of obesity. You are an inspiration! I came across your website oh so many years ago…your first son was just a baby at the time. I occasionally checked back in to read your blog, but haven’t for the past few years. Just tonight I remembered I used to like reading your blog, and discovered that ever so much has been going on in your life! You look fantastic! I am so happy for you that you have escaped the prison of obesity. You are an inspiration!

]]> By: McFletcher http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-4691 McFletcher Sat, 02 May 2009 19:20:47 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-4691 Oh... My..... Gosh! Carrie - I didn't even recognize you!! I found your blog in 2000 maybe and read pretty regular for a couple years. Reading your blog felt like keeping up with a little sister. I cheered with you when you got pregnant with Sam and then again with Gabe. I identified with your marriage and financial struggles and triumphs. I could remember feeling those things myself and I enjoyed watching you grow through the challenges. You're a great writer and I enjoy your perspective. Anyway.. I was cleaning up my bookmarks and found your site tucked in a folder. I decided to check in on you (it's been probably 4 years!) and I honestly thought my link was wrong! Who was this cheesehead on my screen? Your cousin? Lol. You still have red hair but you look nothing like you used to! You've always been pretty but now you're HOT girl!! I've enjoyed my quick scan to see what you've been up to lately. Your boys are growing into fine young men. How does that heppen so quickly? I am so proud of you, not only for this transformation but for who you are as a person. Your words and perspective have been are an inspiration to many people and now your self discipline and hard work is too. CONGRATULATIONS on all you've accomplished!! McFletch Oh… My….. Gosh! Carrie – I didn’t even recognize you!! I found your blog in 2000 maybe and read pretty regular for a couple years. Reading your blog felt like keeping up with a little sister. I cheered with you when you got pregnant with Sam and then again with Gabe. I identified with your marriage and financial struggles and triumphs. I could remember feeling those things myself and I enjoyed watching you grow through the challenges. You’re a great writer and I enjoy your perspective.

Anyway.. I was cleaning up my bookmarks and found your site tucked in a folder. I decided to check in on you (it’s been probably 4 years!) and I honestly thought my link was wrong! Who was this cheesehead on my screen? Your cousin? Lol. You still have red hair but you look nothing like you used to! You’ve always been pretty but now you’re HOT girl!! I’ve enjoyed my quick scan to see what you’ve been up to lately. Your boys are growing into fine young men. How does that heppen so quickly? I am so proud of you, not only for this transformation but for who you are as a person. Your words and perspective have been are an inspiration to many people and now your self discipline and hard work is too.

CONGRATULATIONS on all you’ve accomplished!!

McFletch

]]> By: ~Dawn~ » Blog Archive » Setting goals and sticking to them! http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-4611 ~Dawn~ » Blog Archive » Setting goals and sticking to them! Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:56:41 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-4611 [...] There is a blogger that I have been following for over 5 years, I first found her when I was pregnant with Elliana and I enjoyed reading her blogs, she had a homebirth, was cloth diapering and breastfeeding, knits and all the things I am ever so interested in and so I’ve kept up with her all this time. In fact she was the first blog I ever read and one that inspired me to start writing out my thoughts online. Shes linked in my sidebar down there… “Redhaired girl” Carrie. [...] [...] There is a blogger that I have been following for over 5 years, I first found her when I was pregnant with Elliana and I enjoyed reading her blogs, she had a homebirth, was cloth diapering and breastfeeding, knits and all the things I am ever so interested in and so I’ve kept up with her all this time. In fact she was the first blog I ever read and one that inspired me to start writing out my thoughts online. Shes linked in my sidebar down there… “Redhaired girl” Carrie. [...]

]]> By: BH7272 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-4539 BH7272 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:38:34 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-4539 Hi Carrie, I just read one of your very funny posts on SparkPeople (about the running/pushup workout), and not wanting to start now since you'd be face down in snow every 8 to 9 min! Then I got here from your SparkPeople page, and I think you are amazing! I know several people who think they can't drop this type of weight through diet and exercise, but you prove it can be done. You should be in the next People magazine "Half their Size" issue. You rock! Hi Carrie,

I just read one of your very funny posts on SparkPeople (about the running/pushup workout), and not wanting to start now since you’d be face down in snow every 8 to 9 min! Then I got here from your SparkPeople page, and I think you are amazing! I know several people who think they can’t drop this type of weight through diet and exercise, but you prove it can be done. You should be in the next People magazine “Half their Size” issue. You rock!

]]> By: Monica http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-4035 Monica Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:38:09 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-4035 Hey Carrie! I used to read (and blog) way back when, and I was checking in on you. You look fantstic. You have inspired me to start the c25k program once more. Hey Carrie! I used to read (and blog) way back when, and I was checking in on you. You look fantstic. You have inspired me to start the c25k program once more.

]]> By: Anon http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-3944 Anon Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:39:32 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-3944 Incredible! And absolutely inspiring! Incredible! And absolutely inspiring!

]]> By: Hilary http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-3613 Hilary Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:17:18 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-3613 Omigosh. I used to read your blog years ago when I was big into blogging myself. We had kids around the same time so it was always fun to read about someone going through the similar experiences in raising toddlers. For one reason or another I fell away from blogging and only today ran across your name which led me back to your blog. Wow! Look at you! Fantastic! Three cheers for a job amazingly well done! You are an inspiration. Happy New Year! Omigosh. I used to read your blog years ago when I was big into blogging myself. We had kids around the same time so it was always fun to read about someone going through the similar experiences in raising toddlers.
For one reason or another I fell away from blogging and only today ran across your name which led me back to your blog. Wow! Look at you! Fantastic! Three cheers for a job amazingly well done! You are an inspiration.
Happy New Year!

]]> By: Joy http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-3507 Joy Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:30:28 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-3507 You are one AMAZING woman, Carrie and I'm so proud of you:-) JOY You are one AMAZING woman, Carrie and I’m so proud of you:-) JOY

]]> By: kate http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-3435 kate Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:03:06 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-3435 Carrie, I used to read your blog, but after I had a baby in July of 07, I had less time on the internet and stopped. So I hadn't stopped by until just after you started the C25K program. Anyway, came across a link to you and thought, "Oh yeah, I remember Carrie," so I clicked on it....and WOW. You look fantastic! Congratulations, that is just so impressive. I just started working out a couple of months ago, and it's so nice to see such an inspiring story! Carrie,

I used to read your blog, but after I had a baby in July of 07, I had less time on the internet and stopped. So I hadn’t stopped by until just after you started the C25K program.

Anyway, came across a link to you and thought, “Oh yeah, I remember Carrie,” so I clicked on it….and WOW. You look fantastic! Congratulations, that is just so impressive. I just started working out a couple of months ago, and it’s so nice to see such an inspiring story!

]]> By: Tamara http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-3406 Tamara Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:53:49 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-3406 You are an inspiration! After having three kids back to back I have found it hard to lose weight AND have energy! I ran/walked my first 5k a few years back and came in almost last. I wasn't prepared and want to go for it again this year. I am going to look at the sites you listed and go from there! Thanks for sharing your success story! You are an inspiration! After having three kids back to back I have found it hard to lose weight AND have energy! I ran/walked my first 5k a few years back and came in almost last. I wasn’t prepared and want to go for it again this year. I am going to look at the sites you listed and go from there! Thanks for sharing your success story!

]]> By: Missy http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2969 Missy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:10:09 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-2969 I'm terribly excited. I was reading here a few weeks ago, and was so inspired by your story, and so enjoyed reading your blog, that I popped off and joined SparkPeople (I've been working on this baby weight for a loooooooong time.) Then I forgot where I was reading, and how I got here in the first place. Lucky for me, you commented on another blog I read. So I found you! Thanks for the recommendations, and I look forward to starting my own journey. I’m terribly excited. I was reading here a few weeks ago, and was so inspired by your story, and so enjoyed reading your blog, that I popped off and joined SparkPeople (I’ve been working on this baby weight for a loooooooong time.) Then I forgot where I was reading, and how I got here in the first place. Lucky for me, you commented on another blog I read. So I found you!
Thanks for the recommendations, and I look forward to starting my own journey.

]]> By: Laura http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2881 Laura Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:51:34 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-2881 Hey there, inspiration! Time to update this page to include what you've done over the past six months or so to be so TINY! I'm really proud of you!!! Hey there, inspiration! Time to update this page to include what you’ve done over the past six months or so to be so TINY! I’m really proud of you!!!

]]> By: Renee http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2785 Renee Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:01:03 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-2785 Hi Carrie - used to read you on LJ but I'm not there anymore. Wanted to come back to this site because of everything I have seen online, your experience makes the most sense. I've gone on and off Couch to 5k and am more recently on it for the last couple of weeks. What you said about weight loss showing after about eight weeks makes sense, in fact, everything you said here makes sense. I need to lose about 50 to 75 lbs in total and I wanted you to know that I have directly drawn inspiration from your journey. Many thanks, Carrie. Renee. Hi Carrie – used to read you on LJ but I’m not there anymore. Wanted to come back to this site because of everything I have seen online, your experience makes the most sense. I’ve gone on and off Couch to 5k and am more recently on it for the last couple of weeks. What you said about weight loss showing after about eight weeks makes sense, in fact, everything you said here makes sense. I need to lose about 50 to 75 lbs in total and I wanted you to know that I have directly drawn inspiration from your journey. Many thanks, Carrie.

Renee.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2703 Carrie Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:36:52 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-2703 I didn't really start losing weight until 8 or so weeks in. It was about at that point that the weekly mileage began to reach a number that could affect weight loss, and it's when I felt that the running was a strong enough habit that I could start looking at food and other areas of health. You do need fuel to run, so at the beginning, it makes sense to only focus on the running and not try to focus on food as well. One thing at a time. ;) Good for you, Wendy! :-) That's an awesome time; beats my PR! :D Sure, you can email me, Meghan. :-) I'd encourage you to journal about it, too; having records on which I could reflect was immensely helpful to me. I didn’t really start losing weight until 8 or so weeks in. It was about at that point that the weekly mileage began to reach a number that could affect weight loss, and it’s when I felt that the running was a strong enough habit that I could start looking at food and other areas of health. You do need fuel to run, so at the beginning, it makes sense to only focus on the running and not try to focus on food as well. One thing at a time. ;)

Good for you, Wendy! :-) That’s an awesome time; beats my PR! :D

Sure, you can email me, Meghan. :-) I’d encourage you to journal about it, too; having records on which I could reflect was immensely helpful to me.

]]> By: HaggisGirlie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2692 HaggisGirlie Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:56:09 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-2692 I have just finished week 5 of the c25k program and I have to say the 20 min run almost finished me off... however, I did find myself listening into the first few mins of the week 6 podcast to find out what next week holds for me - so I can't have been put off entirely! I wanted to let you know that I don't think I would have started this program / believed in it if I hadn't read your story - so thanks! The question I have is this... I think I am a similar size and body type to where you started. I am headed into week 6 and have only really seen about 2-3 lb weight loss although I definately feel better / fitter. I haven't added in any more exercise above the program and while I do feel like I am making better food choices I haven't really attacked the food side of the equation yet. Need to get some internal energy up to address that. So... based on what little you know of my journey thus far.. is there any indication of when I will start shedding the pounds, assuming I stick with the program and begin to address my food intake. I think I remember reading that you noticed a difference in weight loss around week 8. Thanks again - you are an inspiration! I have just finished week 5 of the c25k program and I have to say the 20 min run almost finished me off… however, I did find myself listening into the first few mins of the week 6 podcast to find out what next week holds for me – so I can’t have been put off entirely! I wanted to let you know that I don’t think I would have started this program / believed in it if I hadn’t read your story – so thanks! The question I have is this… I think I am a similar size and body type to where you started. I am headed into week 6 and have only really seen about 2-3 lb weight loss although I definately feel better / fitter. I haven’t added in any more exercise above the program and while I do feel like I am making better food choices I haven’t really attacked the food side of the equation yet. Need to get some internal energy up to address that. So… based on what little you know of my journey thus far.. is there any indication of when I will start shedding the pounds, assuming I stick with the program and begin to address my food intake. I think I remember reading that you noticed a difference in weight loss around week 8. Thanks again – you are an inspiration!

]]> By: Meghan http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2498 Meghan Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:51:18 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-2498 I am starting the c25k program this coming week. I need to lose 100 pounds and probably then some. You have inspired me. I would love to be able to email you for support on my journed. I can't afford to give up this time. I am 31 and I want to get healthy so that I can have children. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. You always think in the back of your mind no matter how motivated that you can't really do it and seeing people who have is proof and it helps stay motiviated. thank you! Meghan :wink: I am starting the c25k program this coming week. I need to lose 100 pounds and probably then some. You have inspired me. I would love to be able to email you for support on my journed. I can’t afford to give up this time. I am 31 and I want to get healthy so that I can have children. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. You always think in the back of your mind no matter how motivated that you can’t really do it and seeing people who have is proof and it helps stay motiviated. thank you!

Meghan :wink:

]]> By: Jasson http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2035 Jasson Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:27:34 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-2035 Hi, I am Melissa Goines brother Jasson. Take it from someone that has lost weight 3 TIMES now, went from 273 to 191 pounds, then back up, then back down, then back up, back down and unfortunately back up AGAIN, that you have done an AWESOME job! Melissa told me you did the TEN MILE light house run and you did it with 9 minute something miles, that is GREAT! You are totally an inspiration and you UNLIKE ME have kept it off so far! Way to go, BIG difference, I had seen you at least once and remember what you looked like, now you like like an athletic person! All I can say I wow! Jasson Hi, I am Melissa Goines brother Jasson. Take it from someone that has lost weight 3 TIMES now, went from 273 to 191 pounds, then back up, then back down, then back up, back down and unfortunately back up AGAIN, that you have done an AWESOME job! Melissa told me you did the TEN MILE light house run and you did it with 9 minute something miles, that is GREAT! You are totally an inspiration and you UNLIKE ME have kept it off so far! Way to go, BIG difference, I had seen you at least once and remember what you looked like, now you like like an athletic person! All I can say I wow!

Jasson

]]> By: wendymc http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-1004 wendymc Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:45:05 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-1004 I was looking for an email contact for you, but will just post here instead. THANK YOU for posting about the C25K program. Your success with it was a huge factor in my taking it on this year. I've always (since I was like 10!) wanted to be a runner, but am just not built like a runner, so I didn't give it a go. But with this program, I did it! I started in January, and ran my first 5k on March 17th, and rocked it! (21minutes!) I haven't lost any weight, but I'm hopefull I can do that soon, too! I was looking for an email contact for you, but will just post here instead.

THANK YOU for posting about the C25K program. Your success with it was a huge factor in my taking it on this year. I’ve always (since I was like 10!) wanted to be a runner, but am just not built like a runner, so I didn’t give it a go. But with this program, I did it! I started in January, and ran my first 5k on March 17th, and rocked it! (21minutes!)

I haven’t lost any weight, but I’m hopefull I can do that soon, too!

]]> By: Carrie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-747 Carrie Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:02:50 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-747 Oh, definitely! C25K is such a gentle, gradual program that I'd recommend it to anybody! Of course, if you have other medical issues (bad knees, etc.), you'd want to ask a doctor, but otherwise, I can't see why it would be limited to younguns! :lol: Oh, definitely! C25K is such a gentle, gradual program that I’d recommend it to anybody! Of course, if you have other medical issues (bad knees, etc.), you’d want to ask a doctor, but otherwise, I can’t see why it would be limited to younguns! :lol:

]]> By: Kathie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Kathie Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:57:21 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-746 Wow you are an inspiration. Do you think a 56 year old can do the Couch to 5K progam? I recommited to Weight Watchers but need to exercise too!!! HELP!! Wow you are an inspiration. Do you think a 56 year old can do the Couch to 5K progam? I recommited to Weight Watchers but need to exercise too!!!

HELP!!

]]> By: Kelly http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-621 Kelly Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:28:56 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-621 When you reach a year on your weight loss, you are eligible to sign up with the National Weight Control Registry, which I think is really cool. Their website is at www.nwcr.ws. Also, I wanted to recommend subscribing to Nutrition Action, which is the newsletter to the Center For Science in the Public Interest. The newsletter is short and sweet to read, and they pack a lot of great information in it. Their website is www.cspinet.org. When you reach a year on your weight loss, you are eligible to sign up with the National Weight Control Registry, which I think is really cool. Their website is at http://www.nwcr.ws.

Also, I wanted to recommend subscribing to Nutrition Action, which is the newsletter to the Center For Science in the Public Interest. The newsletter is short and sweet to read, and they pack a lot of great information in it. Their website is http://www.cspinet.org.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-570 Carrie Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:18:37 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-570 Yep, linked up there! :) Ooh, Sarah, I hope you do the program! Come running with meeeeee! I'm actually thinking of starting up a Family Club running/walking group come warmer weather - sort of combine with the stroller walkers, maybe - if I can find enough circular loops that we could at least pass each other on a regular basis. ;) Yep, linked up there! :)

Ooh, Sarah, I hope you do the program! Come running with meeeeee! I’m actually thinking of starting up a Family Club running/walking group come warmer weather – sort of combine with the stroller walkers, maybe – if I can find enough circular loops that we could at least pass each other on a regular basis. ;)

]]> By: Sarah http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-569 Sarah Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:18:13 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-569 Did you say that there are pod casts to go with the running program ? Did you say that there are pod casts to go with the running program ?

]]> By: Shana http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-498 Shana Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:20:35 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-498 You look incredible! Good for you. :grin: I started running several years ago, then got pregnant. Three pregnancies later, and I'm pretty fat now. I broke my leg in 2006 that left me in a cast for 7 months, and now I can't run anymore. I'm wondering if an eliptical would have the same affect. Anyway, you look like you feel good and that's wonderful. You look incredible! Good for you. :grin:

I started running several years ago, then got pregnant. Three pregnancies later, and I’m pretty fat now. I broke my leg in 2006 that left me in a cast for 7 months, and now I can’t run anymore. I’m wondering if an eliptical would have the same affect.

Anyway, you look like you feel good and that’s wonderful.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-491 Carrie Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:01:43 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-491 Best advice I can give for you guys starting C25K: sign up for a race that's scheduled about the time you'll finish! Paying the registration fee and putting it on your calendar will give you incentive not to give up, even if you don't <em>quite</em> make it and have to walk a bit during the race (I had to on my first one, and lots of people do!) Best advice I can give for you guys starting C25K: sign up for a race that’s scheduled about the time you’ll finish! Paying the registration fee and putting it on your calendar will give you incentive not to give up, even if you don’t quite make it and have to walk a bit during the race (I had to on my first one, and lots of people do!)

]]> By: Vena http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-486 Vena Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:48:58 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-486 Congrats, you're an inspiration to me also. I had lost 80 lbs but my weight loss stalled for the past two years. Thru you I discovered couch to 5K and although I never thought I could be a runner, I've been running for the last two months. I've lost 10 more lbs and only have 10 more to goal. Keep up the good work and thanks for the link. Congrats, you’re an inspiration to me also. I had lost 80 lbs but my weight loss stalled for the past two years. Thru you I discovered couch to 5K and although I never thought I could be a runner, I’ve been running for the last two months. I’ve lost 10 more lbs and only have 10 more to goal. Keep up the good work and thanks for the link.

]]> By: akemi http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-480 akemi Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:20:08 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-480 Add me to the list of people you've inspired. I did my second day of couch to 5k today. So far I'm loving it! Thank you!!! Add me to the list of people you’ve inspired. I did my second day of couch to 5k today. So far I’m loving it! Thank you!!!

]]> By: Cristen http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-469 Cristen Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:53:39 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-469 You look fabulous! The husband just dropped from obese to overweight. I'm just waiting to drop a pant size. :razz: Thank you for the link for the couch to 5k! I'm thinking it would be good for the husband, dogs and I. You look fabulous! The husband just dropped from obese to overweight. I’m just waiting to drop a pant size. :razz:

Thank you for the link for the couch to 5k! I’m thinking it would be good for the husband, dogs and I.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-467 Carrie Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:31:16 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-467 Not a problem! They've changed over time (SparkPeople adjusts them automatically for you), but as they stand at present, my calorie goal range is somewhere between 1200 and 1550; my carb range (which I can never seem to hit using South Beach) is 163 - 236 grams; fat gram range is 32 - 56; and protein should fall between 60 - 127 grams. Not a problem! They’ve changed over time (SparkPeople adjusts them automatically for you), but as they stand at present, my calorie goal range is somewhere between 1200 and 1550; my carb range (which I can never seem to hit using South Beach) is 163 – 236 grams; fat gram range is 32 – 56; and protein should fall between 60 – 127 grams.

]]> By: Daphne http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-464 Daphne Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:25:12 +0000 http://www.redhairedgirl.com/main/how-i-lost-the-weight/#comment-464 Congratulations. You look fabulous. And I'm sure you feel even better! Would you be comfortable sharing what your calorie, carb and fat numerical targets are each day? Thanks. Congratulations. You look fabulous. And I’m sure you feel even better! Would you be comfortable sharing what your calorie, carb and fat numerical targets are each day? Thanks.

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